Planning

Market Engagement relating to the Operating of Innovation Centres (2021) (In connection with the Launchpad)

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Mar 2021 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement relating to the Operating of Innovation Centres (2021)" as part of the Launchpad initiative. This procurement, classified under the business services industry, particularly in law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment, is focused on engaging organisations experienced in managing innovation centres. Interested parties must submit a completed Market Engagement Questionnaire by the deadline of 17:00 on Thursday, 25th March 2021. The authority aims to reshape its vision for The Launchpad in light of recent economic shifts, and while a contract notice is anticipated, the exact publication date remains unspecified.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in the operation of innovation centres, consultancy services, and related fields to contribute to the development of The Launchpad. Businesses with experience in developing and managing collaborative environments for innovation, as well as those providing consulting or administrative services, would be particularly well-positioned to participate. Engaging in this market exercise could pave the way for future collaborations and contracts with Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, enhancing their growth prospects in a changing economic landscape.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement relating to the Operating of Innovation Centres (2021) (In connection with the Launchpad)

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking to undertake a further wide ranging market engagement exercise with organisations interested in operating The Launchpad (An Innovation Centre). The original Market Engagement was undertaken in 2018. Much in the world has changed since that time, and the Council would again like to invite those with experience of developing and managing innovation centres, or similar purpose-led enterprises, to meet with Council representatives to informally discuss some of the key issues and questions the sector is currently facing. The discussions will help shape the vision and plans for The Launchpad, by testing the original assumptions around the Launchpad in light of COVID-19 and its effects on the wider economy. As mentioned above, we would like to invite those with experience of developing and managing innovation centres (or similar purpose-led enterprises) to complete the related questionnaire, with a view to possibly attending interviews with Council representatives for informal discussions, to help further inform the plans for The Launchpad. For the avoidance of doubt, due to the time constraints and subject to the response from the market, it may not be possible to schedule an interview with each organisation which submits a response to the market engagement. However, it should be noted this Prior Information Notice is not being used as a call for competition. As such any possible future procurement will be carried out in compliance with the required level of advertising and the fair treatment of all economic operators, regardless of their level of involvement in this market engagement process. The value confirmed in this advert has been provided in order to fill a mandatory field. This is not representative of the value of any future procurement. The deadline for submission of completed Market Engagement Questionnaires is: 17:00 Thursday 25th March 2021. The Market Engagement Information and Questionnaire can be accessed via the link below, by registering an interest in project DN530477: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The date provided for "II.3. Estimated date of publication of contract notice" is tomorrow's date, to satisfy a mandatory field. It is not known at this time when the related contract notice will be issued.

Lot Information

Lot 1

N/A. Additional information: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking to undertake a further wide ranging market engagement exercise with organisations interested in operating The Launchpad (An Innovation Centre). The original Market Engagement was undertaken in 2018. Much in the world has changed since that time, and the Council would again like to invite those with experience of developing and managing innovation centres, or similar purpose-led enterprises, to meet with Council representatives to informally discuss some of the key issues and questions the sector is currently facing. The discussions will help shape the vision and plans for The Launchpad, by testing the original assumptions around the Launchpad in light of COVID-19 and its effects on the wider economy. As mentioned above, we would like to invite those with experience of developing and managing innovation centres (or similar purpose-led enterprises) to complete the related questionnaire, with a view to possibly attending interviews with Council representatives for informal discussions, to help further inform the plans for The Launchpad. For the avoidance of doubt, due to the time constraints and subject to the response from the market, it may not be possible to schedule an interview with each organisation which submits a response to the market engagement. However, it should be noted this Prior Information Notice is not being used as a call for competition. As such any possible future procurement will be carried out in compliance with the required level of advertising and the fair treatment of all economic operators, regardless of their level of involvement in this market engagement process. The value confirmed in this advert has been provided in order to fill a mandatory field. This is not representative of the value of any future procurement. The deadline for submission of completed Market Engagement Questionnaires is: 17:00 Thursday 25th March 2021. The Market Engagement Information and Questionnaire can be accessed via the link below, by registering an interest in project DN530477: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm It should be noted this Prior Information Notice is not being used as a call for competition. As such any possible future procurement will be carried out in compliance with the required level of advertising and the fair treatment of all economic operators, regardless of their level of involvement in this market engagement process. The date provided for "II.3. Estimated date of publication of contract notice" is tomorrow's date, to satisfy a mandatory field. It is not known at this time when the related contract notice will be issued.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029857
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004349-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Advisors
Contact Email
procurementadvisors@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702215000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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